Buslingthorpe Level Crossing

Buslingthorpe, Lincolnshire

Crossing Data

• Name: Buslingthorpe
• Crossing Type: Public Highway Automatic Half Barriers
• Location: Buslingthorpe CP
• Postcode: LN3 5AQ
• Route: London North East
• ELR: NOB3
• Distance: 29 miles 0 chains

• Individual risk rating:  F ()  
• Collective risk rating:  5 (High)  
• Last assessment: April 2019
• Next assessment due: July 2022
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 75
• Trains per day: 41
• Usage:
  • 311 Vehicles
  • Infrequent Pedestrian use
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Nov-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Poor Visibility for Aapproaching Road Vehicles
  • Crossing Approach
  • Deliberate Misuse or User Error
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Road traffic light signals
  • Half barrier equipment
  • Audible alarm
  • Signage